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If you are looking for me, then let these men go.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/john/18.htm">New Living Translation</a> “I told you that I Am he,” Jesus said. “And since I am the one you want, let these others go.” <a href="/esv/john/18.htm">English Standard Version</a> Jesus answered, “I told you that I am he. So, if you seek me, let these men go.” <a href="/bsb/john/18.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> “I told you that I am He,” Jesus replied. “So if you are looking for Me, let these men go.” <a href="/blb/john/18.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Jesus answered, "I have told you that I am He. Therefore if you seek Me, allow these to go away," <a href="/kjv/john/18.htm">King James Bible</a> Jesus answered, I have told you that I am he: if therefore ye seek me, let these go their way: <a href="/nkjv/john/18.htm">New King James Version</a> Jesus answered, “I have told you that I am He. Therefore, if you seek Me, let these go their way,” <a href="/nasb_/john/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Jesus answered, “I told you that I am He; so if you are seeking Me, let these men go on their way.” <a href="/nasb/john/18.htm">NASB 1995</a> Jesus answered, &#8220I told you that I am He; so if you seek Me, let these go their way,&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/john/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Jesus answered, “I told you that I am He; if therefore you seek Me, let these go their way,” <a href="/lsb/john/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Jesus answered, “I told you that I am He; so if you seek Me, let these go their way,” <a href="/amp/john/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Jesus answered, “I told you that I am He; so if you want Me, let these men go on their way.” <a href="/csb/john/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “I told you I am he,” Jesus replied. “So if you’re looking for me, let these men go.” <a href="/hcsb/john/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> &#8220I told you I am He,&#8221 Jesus replied. &#8220So if you&#8217re looking for Me, let these men go.&#8221 <a href="/asv/john/18.htm">American Standard Version</a> Jesus answered, I told you that I am he; if therefore ye seek me, let these go their way: <a href="/cev/john/18.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> This time Jesus replied, "I have already told you that I am Jesus. If I am the one you are looking for, let these others go. <a href="/erv/john/18.htm">English Revised Version</a> Jesus answered, I told you that I am he: if therefore ye seek me, let these go their way: <a href="/gwt/john/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Jesus replied, "I told you that I am he. So if you are looking for me, let these other men go." <a href="/gnt/john/18.htm">Good News Translation</a> "I have already told you that I am he," Jesus said. "If, then, you are looking for me, let these others go." ( <a href="/isv/john/18.htm">International Standard Version</a> Jesus replied, "I told you that I am the one, so if you are looking for me, let these men go." <a href="/msb/john/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> ?I told you that I am He,? Jesus replied. ?So if you are looking for Me, let these men go.? <a href="/net/john/18.htm">NET Bible</a> Jesus replied, "I told you that I am he. If you are looking for me, let these men go." <a href="/nheb/john/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Jesus answered, "I told you that I AM. If therefore you seek me, let these go their way," <a href="/wbt/john/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Jesus answered, I have told you that I am he: If therefore ye seek me, let these go away: <a href="/wey/john/18.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "I have told you," replied Jesus, "that I am he. If therefore you are looking for me, let these my disciples go their way." <a href="/web/john/18.htm">World English Bible</a> Jesus answered, “I told you that I am he. If therefore you seek me, let these go their way,” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/john/18.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Jesus answered, “I said to you that I AM; if, then, you seek Me, permit these to go away”; <a href="/blb/john/18.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Jesus answered, "I have told you that I am He. Therefore if you seek Me, allow these to go away," <a href="/ylt/john/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Jesus answered, 'I said to you that I am he; if, then, me ye seek, suffer these to go away;' <a href="/slt/john/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Jesus answered, I said to you, that I am: if then ye seek me, leave these to retire:<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/john/18.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Jesus answered, I have told you that I am he. If therefore you seek me, let these go their way. <a href="/cpdv/john/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Jesus responded: “I told you that I am he. Therefore, if you are seeking me, permit these others to go away.” <a href="/nabre/john/18.htm">New American Bible</a> Jesus answered, “I told you that I AM. So if you are looking for me, let these men go.” <a href="/nrsvce/john/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Jesus answered, “I told you that I am he. So if you are looking for me, let these men go.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/john/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Jesus said to them, I have told you that I am he; if then you want me, let these men go away; <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/john/18.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Yeshua said to them, “I have told you that I AM THE LIVING GOD, and if you are seeking me, let these men go”,<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/john/18.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Jesus answered: I have told you that I am he. If, then, you seek me, let these go away. <a href="/godbey/john/18.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Jesus responded, <FR>I told you that I am He: if then you seek me, let these depart.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/john/18.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Jesus answered, I told you that I am he: if therefore ye are seeking me, permit these to go away: <a href="/mace/john/18.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Jesus answered, I have told you that I am he. "if therefore it is me you look for, let these go their way." <a href="/wey/john/18.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "I have told you," replied Jesus, "that I am he. If therefore you are looking for me, let these my disciples go their way." <a href="/worrell/john/18.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Jesus answered, <FR>"I told you that I am He; if, therefore, ye are seeking Me, permit these to go their way;"<Fr> <a href="/worsley/john/18.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And they said, Jesus the Nazarene. Jesus answered, <FR>I have told you that I am <Fr>He:<FR> if therefore ye seek me, let these go their way:<Fr> <a href="/parallel/john/18-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ixy2bchmXZ0?start=6280" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/john/18.htm">The Betrayal of Jesus</a> …7So He asked them again, “Whom are you seeking?” “Jesus of Nazareth,” they answered. 8<a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: Eipon (V-AIA-1S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">“I told</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymin (PPro-D2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">that</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: egō (PPro-N1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">I</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: eimi (V-PIA-1S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">am He,” </a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsous (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/611.htm" title="611: Apekrithē (V-AIP-3S) -- From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak.">replied.</a> <a href="/greek/3767.htm" title="3767: oun (Conj) -- Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.">“So</a> <a href="/greek/1487.htm" title="1487: ei (Conj) -- If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.">if</a> <a href="/greek/2212.htm" title="2212: zēteite (V-PIA-2P) -- To seek, search for, desire, require, demand. Of uncertain affinity; to seek; specially, to worship, or to plot.">you are looking for</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: eme (PPro-A1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">Me,</a> <a href="/greek/863.htm" title="863: aphete (V-AMA-2P) -- From apo and hiemi; to send forth, in various applications.">let</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: toutous (DPro-AMP) -- This; he, she, it. ">these men</a> <a href="/greek/5217.htm" title="5217: hypagein (V-PNA) -- To go away, depart, begone, die. From hupo and ago; to lead under, i.e. Withdraw or retire, literally or figuratively.">go.” </a> 9This was to fulfill the word He had spoken: “I have not lost one of those You have given Me.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/john/10-11.htm">John 10:11-18</a> I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep. / The hired hand is not the shepherd, and the sheep are not his own. When he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf pounces on them and scatters the flock. / The man runs away because he is a hired servant and is unconcerned for the sheep. ... <a href="/john/17-12.htm">John 17:12</a> While I was with them, I protected and preserved them by Your name, the name You gave Me. Not one of them has been lost, except the son of destruction, so that the Scripture would be fulfilled. <a href="/john/6-39.htm">John 6:39</a> And this is the will of Him who sent Me, that I shall lose none of those He has given Me, but raise them up at the last day. <a href="/john/13-1.htm">John 13:1</a> It was now just before the Passover Feast, and Jesus knew that His hour had come to leave this world and return to the Father. Having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the very end. <a href="/john/10-28.htm">John 10:28-29</a> I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand. / My Father who has given them to Me is greater than all. No one can snatch them out of My Father’s hand. <a href="/isaiah/53-4.htm">Isaiah 53:4-7</a> Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted. / But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. / We all like sheep have gone astray, each one has turned to his own way; and the LORD has laid upon Him the iniquity of us all. ... <a href="/matthew/26-53.htm">Matthew 26:53-54</a> Are you not aware that I can call on My Father, and He will at once put at My disposal more than twelve legions of angels? / But how then would the Scriptures be fulfilled that say it must happen this way?” <a href="/john/12-27.htm">John 12:27</a> Now My soul is troubled, and what shall I say? ‘Father, save Me from this hour’? No, it is for this purpose that I have come to this hour. <a href="/john/15-13.htm">John 15:13</a> Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. <a href="/luke/22-42.htm">Luke 22:42</a> “Father, if You are willing, take this cup from Me. Yet not My will, but Yours be done.” <a href="/john/6-37.htm">John 6:37</a> Everyone the Father gives Me will come to Me, and the one who comes to Me I will never drive away. <a href="/john/17-9.htm">John 17:9</a> I ask on their behalf. I do not ask on behalf of the world, but on behalf of those You have given Me; for they are Yours. <a href="/john/17-15.htm">John 17:15</a> I am not asking that You take them out of the world, but that You keep them from the evil one. <a href="/john/14-31.htm">John 14:31</a> But I do exactly what the Father has commanded Me, so that the world may know that I love the Father. Get up! Let us go on from here. <a href="/zechariah/13-7.htm">Zechariah 13:7</a> Awake, O sword, against My Shepherd, against the man who is My Companion, declares the LORD of Hosts. Strike the Shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered, and I will turn My hand against the little ones.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Jesus answered, I have told you that I am he: if therefore you seek me, let these go their way:if.<a href="/isaiah/53-6.htm">Isaiah 53:6</a> All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.<a href="/ephesians/5-25.htm">Ephesians 5:25</a> Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;let.<a href="/john/10-28.htm">John 10:28</a> And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.<a href="/john/13-1.htm">John 13:1,36</a> Now before the feast of the passover, when Jesus knew that his hour was come that he should depart out of this world unto the Father, having loved his own which were in the world, he loved them unto the end… <a href="/john/16-32.htm">John 16:32</a> Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is now come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/18-2.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/john/18-7.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/john/18-7.htm">Seek</a> <a href="/john/12-7.htm">Suffer</a> <a href="/john/16-5.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/18-17.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/john/18-11.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/john/20-15.htm">Seek</a> <a href="/acts/2-27.htm">Suffer</a> <a href="/john/18-22.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">John 18</div>1. <a href="/john/18-1.htm">Judas betrays Jesus.</a> 6. <a href="/john/18-6.htm">The officers fall to the ground.</a> 10. <a href="/john/18-10.htm">Peter cuts off Malchus' ear.</a> 12. <a href="/john/18-12.htm">Jesus is taken, and led unto Annas and Caiaphas.</a> 15. <a href="/john/18-15.htm">Peter's denial.</a> 19. <a href="/john/18-19.htm">Jesus examined before Caiaphas.</a> 25. <a href="/john/18-25.htm">Peter's second and third denial.</a> 28. <a href="/john/18-28.htm">Jesus arraigned before Pilate.</a> 36. <a href="/john/18-36.htm">His kingdom.</a> 40. <a href="/john/18-40.htm">The Jews prefer Barabbas.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/18.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/john/18.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>I told you that I am He, This phrase echoes Jesus' earlier declarations of His identity, particularly the "I am" statements found throughout the Gospel of John (e.g., <a href="/john/8-58.htm">John 8:58</a>). The use of "I am" connects to the divine name revealed to Moses in <a href="/exodus/3-14.htm">Exodus 3:14</a>, indicating Jesus' divine nature. This moment occurs during His arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane, a pivotal event leading to His crucifixion. The setting underscores the fulfillment of His mission and the voluntary nature of His sacrifice.Jesus replied. Jesus' response is calm and authoritative, demonstrating His control over the situation. Despite the impending arrest, He remains composed, fulfilling His role as the Good Shepherd who lays down His life for the sheep (<a href="/john/10-11.htm">John 10:11</a>). His reply also highlights His willingness to face what is to come, in contrast to the fear and confusion of His disciples.So if you are looking for Me, Here, Jesus identifies Himself as the one the soldiers and officials are seeking, emphasizing His willingness to surrender. This phrase reflects His protective nature over His disciples, ensuring their safety. It also fulfills His earlier promise that He would not lose any of those given to Him by the Father (<a href="/john/17-12.htm">John 17:12</a>).let these men go. Jesus' concern for His disciples' safety is evident, as He intercedes on their behalf. This act of protection is a type of His greater work of salvation, where He stands in the place of sinners. It also fulfills the prophecy of <a href="/zechariah/13-7.htm">Zechariah 13:7</a>, where the Shepherd is struck, and the sheep are scattered, yet here, He ensures their immediate physical safety. This moment foreshadows His ultimate sacrifice, where He will lay down His life for the spiritual freedom of His followers.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure in this passage, Jesus is demonstrating His authority and willingness to protect His disciples even in the face of arrest. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_arresting_party.htm">The Arresting Party</a> This group includes Roman soldiers and Jewish officials who came to arrest Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a> Jesus' followers who are present with Him in the garden. Jesus seeks to protect them from arrest. 4. <a href="/topical/g/garden_of_gethsemane.htm">Garden of Gethsemane</a> The location where Jesus is arrested. It is a place of prayer and significant events leading up to the crucifixion. 5. <a href="/topical/j/judas_iscariot.htm">Judas Iscariot</a> Though not mentioned in this specific verse, he is the one who betrays Jesus, leading the arresting party to Him.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/j/jesus'_authority_and_control.htm">Jesus' Authority and Control</a> Jesus demonstrates His authority even in His arrest, showing that He is in control of the situation. This reminds us that God is sovereign over all circumstances in our lives. <a href="/topical/s/sacrificial_love.htm">Sacrificial Love</a> Jesus' willingness to be arrested while ensuring His disciples' safety exemplifies sacrificial love. We are called to love others selflessly, putting their needs above our own. <a href="/topical/f/fulfillment_of_prophecy.htm">Fulfillment of Prophecy</a> Jesus' actions fulfill His own words and the prophecies about the Messiah. This encourages us to trust in the reliability and truth of Scripture. <a href="/topical/p/protection_of_believers.htm">Protection of Believers</a> Jesus' concern for His disciples' safety highlights His ongoing care and protection for His followers. We can find comfort in knowing that Jesus intercedes for us. <a href="/topical/c/courage_in_the_face_of_adversity.htm">Courage in the Face of Adversity</a> Jesus' calm and assertive response to His arrest teaches us to face challenges with courage and faith, trusting in God's plan.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_john_18.htm">Top 10 Lessons from John 18</a> <a href="/q/how_did_apostle_peter_die.htm">What was the manner of Apostle Peter's death?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'no_condemnation'_mean.htm">What does 'no condemnation in Christ' mean?</a> <a href="/q/does_john_20_1-8_conflict_with_other_gospels.htm">Does the 'beloved disciple's' deeper insight in John 20:1-8 conflict with other Gospel depictions of the apostles' understanding?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_law_of_the_spirit_of_life.htm">What does 'Neither do I condemn you' mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/john/18.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(8) If therefore ye seek me, let these go their way.--It may be that some of the Roman cohort, not knowing Jesus, were already laying hands on the disciples. In any case, they are exposed to this danger, and the Good Shepherd, who Himself goes forth to meet the danger, will shield the flock from it. <a href="/commentaries/john/18-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>“I told Εἶπον (Eipon) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. you ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. I ἐγώ (egō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. am [He],” εἰμι (eimi) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. Jesus Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. replied. Ἀπεκρίθη (Apekrithē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_611.htm">Strong's 611: </a> From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak. “So οὖν (oun) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3767.htm">Strong's 3767: </a> Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. if εἰ (ei) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1487.htm">Strong's 1487: </a> If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. you are looking for ζητεῖτε (zēteite) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2212.htm">Strong's 2212: </a> To seek, search for, desire, require, demand. Of uncertain affinity; to seek; specially, to worship, or to plot. Me, ἐμὲ (eme) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. let ἄφετε (aphete) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_863.htm">Strong's 863: </a> From apo and hiemi; to send forth, in various applications. these [men] τούτους (toutous) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. go.” ὑπάγειν (hypagein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_5217.htm">Strong's 5217: </a> To go away, depart, begone, die. 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